UrgentRx unveils on-the-spot medication
UrgentRx has launched a new line of fast-acting, powdered medications in convenient, credit card-size packets that can be taken anytime, anywhere.
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‘Fertility-friendly’ lubricant carried at Duane Reade, Walgreens
INGfertility has rolled out its Pre-Seed Personal Lubricant at all Duane Reade pharmacies in metropolitan New York and select Walgreens drug stores nationwide.
Alli chewable tablet due out this spring
GlaxoSmithKline has received a license extension to market a chewable tablet version of its weight-loss aid alli in Europe. GSK said Monday that the new alli chewable tablets (orlistat 27 mg) are slated to go on sale in pharmacies throughout the United Kingdom in April.
Stiefel prescription acne washes go OTC
Two PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash prescription products from Stiefel are being introduced for over-the-counter use in the United States.
Adipex-P generic rolled out by Elite Pharmaceuticals
Elite Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received clearance to market phentermine HCl 37.5 mg tablets, an appetite suppressant.
ECR Pharmaceuticals releases Zolpimist oral spray
ECR Pharmaceuticals Co. has shipped Zolpimist Oral Spray, a prescription sleep aid. The Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. subsidiary said Friday that Zolpimist Oral Spray brings a novel delivery system for zolpidem tartrate, the most widely prescribed sleeping aid in the United States.
Crest, Oral-B campaign advocates for better oral health
Crest and Oral-B have embarked on a "crusade" to help Americans improve their oral hygiene.
Schick Quattro for Women sponsors Katy Perry tour
Schick Quattro for Women has become an official partner of the Katy Perry California Dreams 2011 North American summer tour.
Hallmark adds to recordable storybook line
Hallmark Cards Inc. has expanded its Hallmark Recordable Storybook collection into licensed properties with the addition of the classic children’s book titles Goodnight Moon and Curious You on Your Way.
Fera ships Puralube dry eye ointment
Fera Pharmaceuticals has rolled out Puralube ophthalmic ointment for retail distribution. Fera said Thursday that Puralube, a preservative-free ophthalmic ointment, has been relied upon by patients and health care professionals for years to relieve the symptoms of dry eye.
Gillette Venus makes Jennifer Lopez global ambassador
Women’s shaving brand Gillette Venus has named actress and musician Jennifer Lopez as its first-ever global brand ambassador. The Procter & Gamble Co.
Three executives promoted at H.D. Smith
H.D. Smith has promoted three senior executives as part of a plan to realign its top leadership.
Lannett names chief operating officer
William Schreck has been promoted to chief operating officer at Lannett Co. The generic pharmaceutical company said this week that Schreck, previously senior vice president and general manager, takes over the COO post effective immediately.
PharmaSmart highlights diagnostic tech advances
PharmaSmart International has unveiled new advances in its blood pressure diagnostic and health IT platforms that it said can help pharmacists expand their role as health care providers.
Court clears Dr. Reddy’s to market Allegra 24-hour generic
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has been cleared by a U.S. court to sell a generic version of sanofi-aventis’ Allegra D-24 allergy medication. The India-based pharmaceutical company said late Sunday that the U.S. District Court of New Jersey on Jan.
P&G health & wellness vice chairman to retire
Robert Steele, vice chairman of global health and well-being at Procter & Gamble Co., plans to retire this fall after 35 years at the consumer products giant. P&G said Monday that plans call for Steele to retire from the company Sept. 1. In the meantime, he has been named vice chairman of health